noun
der Abstieg, -e
kiesés
Ein Vorgang, bei dem etwas oder jemand von einer höheren Position zu einer niedrigeren gelangt, oft verbunden mit einer Verschlechterung.
The German word "Abstieg" is a noun meaning "descent", "decline", or "downgrade". It comes from the verb "absteigen", where "Ab-" means "down" and "stieg" is related to "steigen" meaning "to climb" or "to go up". So "Abstieg" literally refers to the act of going down.
Similar words:
- Niedergang (decline, downfall)
- Rückgang (decrease, decline)
- Sinken (sinking, falling)
Differences:
- Abstieg usually denotes a physical descent or a hierarchical/social demotion (e.g., relegation in sports).
- Niedergang and Rückgang are often used more abstractly, referring to a decline in quality, economy, or status.
- Sinken refers more to a gradual fall, often quantitative (e.g., temperature, prices).
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Ein Abstieg könnte für das Team demotivierend sein.noun
Egy kiesés lehangoló lehet a csapat számára.
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